Transportation industry

Gas diesels can draw fuel from the well

Article Abstract:

Wartsla Diesel initially introduced the 'fuel off the well' gas diesel concept for marine powerplants during the 1980s. A large number of engines based on the company's gas diesel technology have been produced and are in operation all over the world. The first, the Ringgold in the US, has been functioning for more than 30,000 operation hours without showing any technical problems.

Low speed engines show less damage

Article Abstract:

Protection and Indemnity (P&I) insurance specialist, The Swedish Club, examined the main engine claims of low speed engines and medium speed engines, during 1998-2004 and found that main engine claims for medium speed engines are four times higher than low speed engines.